Coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley is returning to her roots.
The Chicago native will throw the first pitch at the White Sox versus Royals game on June 8 after battling cancer and winning the national championship in 2024.
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— Penn State Women’s Volleyball (@PennStateVBALL) June 3, 2025
Schumacher-Cawley announced her diagnosis on Oct. 17, leaving many to wonder how the team would be impacted by her medical situation.